Cybersecurity · head to head
Logto vs RAD Studio

Logto
Cybersecurity
Open-source identity and authentication infrastructure for apps and APIs
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes

RAD Studio
Developer Tools
Cross-platform native app development with Delphi and C++Builder
- From
- $2000/perpetual
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- Only Logto has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Logto advanced features like RBAC, organizations, MFA, and enterprise SSO are billed as separate paid add-ons rather than included in Pro.; RAD Studio professional edition costs $2,000 for the perpetual license plus $599 for year one maintenance, totaling $2,599 before tax
- Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Logto and RAD Studio actually diverge.
| Attribute | Logto | RAD Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $2000/perpetual |
| Pricing model | freemium | one-time |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | web, api | Web |
| Category | Cybersecurity | Developer Tools |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Logto
- Prebuilt sign-in UI
- Social connectors
- Role-based access control
- Multi-factor authentication
- Machine-to-machine apps
- Audit logs
Only in RAD Studio
Nothing recorded that Logto does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Logto
- Adding sign-in to a new SaaS productnot RAD Studio
- Implementing SSO for B2B customersnot RAD Studio
- Securing internal APIs with M2M tokensnot RAD Studio
- Adding RBAC and organizations to a multi-tenant appnot RAD Studio
RAD Studio
- Building Windows desktop applications with VCL componentsnot Logto
- Creating iOS and Android apps from shared Delphi codebasenot Logto
- Connecting to Oracle databases through FireDAC connectivitynot Logto
- Building REST web services that run on Linux serversnot Logto
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Logto
- Advanced features like RBAC, organizations, MFA, and enterprise SSO are billed as separate paid add-ons rather than included in Pro.
- Enterprise pricing is not published and requires contacting sales.
- Token-based billing can make cost forecasting harder than flat per-MAU pricing for high-traffic apps.
RAD Studio
- Professional edition costs $2,000 for the perpetual license plus $599 for year one maintenance, totaling $2,599 before tax
- Enterprise edition steps up to $3,400 license plus $1,199 maintenance, and Architect edition to $4,416 license plus $2,183 maintenance
- The perpetual license only entitles the buyer to updates for one year; continued access to new updates and upgrades requires an annually renewable Update Subscription
Pricing, plan by plan
Logto
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 50,000 MAU
- 50K tokens included
- 3 applications
- Pro$24/month
- Unlimited MAU and applications
- 3 included API resources
- Passkey sign-in
RAD Studio
$2000/perpetual- Professional Edition$2000/perpetual
- Perpetual License
- First year maintenance $599
- Total $2,599 + Tax
- Enterprise Edition$3400/perpetual
- Perpetual License
- First year maintenance $1,199
- Total $4,599 + Tax
- Architect Edition$4416/perpetual
- Perpetual License
- First year maintenance $2,183
- Total $6,599 + Tax
Which should you pick?
Choose Logto if
- You need prebuilt sign-in ui.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web, api.
- You also want social connectors.
Choose RAD Studio if
Nothing in the data separates RAD Studio from Logto on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Logto or RAD Studio better?
- Neither clearly leads. Logto starts at Free and RAD Studio at $2000/perpetual, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Logto or RAD Studio?
- Logto has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Logto and $2000/perpetual for RAD Studio.
- Does Logto or RAD Studio run on more platforms?
- Logto runs on web, api. RAD Studio runs on Web.
- Can I use Logto for free?
- Yes. Logto has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RAD Studio starts at $2000/perpetual.
- What is Logto best used for?
- Logto is most often used for adding sign-in to a new saas product, implementing sso for b2b customers, securing internal apis with m2m tokens, adding rbac and organizations to a multi-tenant app. Of those, adding sign-in to a new saas product and implementing sso for b2b customers are not what RAD Studio is typically brought in for.
- What can Logto do that RAD Studio cannot?
- Logto covers Prebuilt sign-in UI, Social connectors, Role-based access control, Multi-factor authentication.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Logto: What does Logto cost?
Logto offers a Free plan at $0/month, a Pro plan starting at $24/month with 50K free tokens included, and a custom-priced Enterprise plan. Extra add-ons like RBAC or MFA are billed separately on Pro.
SourceRAD Studio: How much does RAD Studio cost?
RAD Studio uses perpetual licensing: Professional Edition $2,000 perpetual license + $599 first year maintenance ($2,599 total + tax). Enterprise Edition $3,400 license + $1,199 maintenance ($4,599 total + tax). Architect Edition $4,416 license + $2,183 maintenance ($6,599 total + tax).
SourceLogto: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?
Yes. The Free plan supports up to 50,000 monthly active users, 3 total applications, 1 machine-to-machine app, 3 social connectors, 1 webhook, and 3-day audit log retention.
SourceRAD Studio: What is the difference between RAD Studio editions?
Professional Edition ($2,599 total + tax) targets individual developers. Enterprise Edition ($4,599 total + tax) adds multi-tier app capabilities. Architect Edition ($6,599 total + tax) includes advanced database and cloud features. All three include perpetual licenses.
SourceLogto: How is usage metered?
Logto uses token-based billing: only access tokens issued for authentication and authorization activity are counted, rather than charging purely per MAU.
SourceRAD Studio: Does RAD Studio offer Kai AI integration and discounts?
Yes, adding Kai AI to any edition provides discounts: 25% off Professional ($2,136 + tax), 30% off Enterprise ($3,394 + tax), and 40% off Architect ($4,109 + tax). This promotion is active through August 31, 2026.
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